Marshall McLuhan once seemed like science fiction. No longer. The war for control over the future of humanity and democracy is well underway.

Key words: Communications; social media; AI; democracy; CBC

Poor and homeless. We see this across Canada, in spite of efforts and massive spending to help. The solution requires a total reform of how governments work to “deliver results” in the fight for a fair opportunity in life.

Key words: Poverty; Guaranteed Basic Income; Results for Canadians

Long wait times, no family doctors, lack of nurses… Canada’s health system is in tatters. How do you fix it?  To start, it’s time for a true national health system. 

Key words: Health care; medicine; federal-provincial

College and university have replaced high school as essential requirements for decent jobs.  In the future, re-training will be a constant. It’s also tied into to our immigration strategy, and our industrial strategy. 

Key words: Universities; colleges; economy; federal-provincial

COVID was horrible for schools, for students, teachers and parents alike. Yes, Canadian schools are very good. But the flaws are evident. It is time to re-think the entire way we organize education. 

Key words:  Education; families; work-life; federal-provincial

With three ocean borders, Canada still barely sees the potential for oceans to help fight climate change, to protect ecosystems, and to build a totally new economic sector. Think kelp!

“If you eat, thank a farmer!” Yes, farming is a huge part of Canada’s culture, economy, and ecology. But it’s time to take a realistic look at farming in Canada. It’s time to plan a transition to a new model of sustainable and profitable agriculture.

Plant a million trees? Get real. The forests are burning. Canada instead needs to take a new look at ecosystems, forests, sustainable forestry, jobs, trade, and Indigenous rights, and go in a totally new direction. 

Key words: Carbon capture; ecosystems; lumber; Canadian brand

Towns and cities, where people live, love and work. We’ve heard about all kinds of ways to make cities more livable, greener. The 15-minute city. Sure. There’s lots we could do, but won’t, until we make a dramatic decision. 

Key words: 15 minute community; urban architecture; planning

How might Canada re-invent national security to face future threats? Six recommendations, including a new Climate Corps.

Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.